noun
sound of someone nearby; sound of a person approaching
Dated term for the sound of a person's presence, such as footsteps or voice, indicating someone is near or coming. Often used in literary or nostalgic contexts.
夜の廊下に人音がして、どきっとした。
I heard the sound of someone in the hallway at night and my heart skipped a beat.
人音のしない静かな村だった。
It was a quiet village with no sound of people.